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If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking
Estate planning can be overwhelming. One reason is that it has a language all its own. While you may be
If you’re in line to inherit property from a parent or other loved one, it’s critical to understand the basis
Contingent liabilities reflect amounts that your business might owe if a specific “triggering” event happens in the future. Sometimes companies
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is the first significant retirement-related legislation in more than a
An array of tax-related limits that affect businesses are annually indexed for inflation, and many have increased for 2020. Here
Traditional estate planning strategies generally are based on the assumption that all family members involved are U.S. citizens. However, if
Before you jump headfirst into the year-end financial reporting process, review the role independent audit committees play in providing investors
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2020 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related
This year, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business decreased
Many taxpayers make charitable gifts — because they’re generous and they want to save money on their federal tax bills.
Virtually everyone needs an estate plan, but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. Even though each person’s situation is unique, general
The IRS announced it is opening the 2019 individual income tax return filing season on January 27. Even if you
A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. If your small
A living trust is one of the most versatile estate planning tools available. It offers a streamlined way to manage
Now is a good time to review your business’s expenses for deductibility. Accelerating deductible expenses into this year generally will
When creating a will, most people focus on the big-ticket items — including who gets the house, the car and
Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added
If you pay more than $10,000 in state and local taxes (SALT), a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill
Making sure your family will be able to locate your estate planning documents when needed is one of the most
Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding
The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand
Life insurance is often a cornerstone of estate planning, providing liquidity to cover estate taxes, debts or other obligations. However,
Are you age 50 or older? You’ve earned the right to supercharge your retirement savings with extra “catch-up” contributions to
Among its numerous tax provisions, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated immediate deductions for research and experimental (R&E)